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Raging Good Time Glow in the Dark Party Games

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June 6, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Ready for a raging good time? Grab your blacklight, bright neon colors and some fun activities. This awesome list of glow in the dark party games are sure to bring the entertainment. Let’s glow. Download and print today.

Hosting a glow in the dark party? If the goal of your celebration is embracing neon colors, having an 80s party throwback, or having fun in the dark we have all the plans you need. Fabulous neon party ideas perfect for your gathering. From glow in the dark activities, a collection of fun games and more, enjoy your night to remember.

What do you do at a glow in the dark party?

When preparing for an epic event like a cool glow in the dark party, it’s important to know how to host a glow in the dark party. Start with neon party invitations, a location and the right neon party decorations. This will give you the setting throwing an awesome glow in the dark party at home, outside or at a fabulous location.

Once you have established many of the basics like party food, Neon Lighting Ideas and Glow-in-the-Dark décor, you need to establish what will party guests do when they show up? Have you ever had the venue and party décor be absolutely perfect but the atmosphere flop? Avoid the vibe during to a flop by knowing exactly what to do at a glow in the dark party.

Neon party activities might include…

Glow in the Dark Bowling
Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
Neon Twister Board
Glow Face Paint
Capture the Flag
Neon Dance Floor Competition
Glow in the Dark Party Games

For more you can see our full list of the ultimate Glow in the Dark Party ideas.

What are some fun Neon Party Games?

Glow in the dark party games are a huge hit with kids and adults alike. They are perfect for any type of party, whether it is a birthday, Halloween, or just a get-together with friends. There are so many different types of glow in the dark fun party games to choose from, it’s easy to plan a good time.

Whether you’re planning teenage neon party games or 80s party games for adults, neon party games will be a big hit. With just a few cool ideas and simple supplies, you can turn any party into a glowing success.

Here are some fun glow in the dark party game ideas to print out and help get you started.

What You’ll Need:

These are just a few of the party supplies included in the fun. More supplies might include things you can find for a low-cost at the Dollar Store or online. In fact, we have a huge list of Glow in the Dark Party supplies on Amazon. These include more items like glow bracelets and necklaces, balloons, straws, beach balls, pie tins and even laundry detergent – say what?!

If your guests have missed the mark on what to wear to a neon party, you can have a bucket of white t-shirts and neon painters tape. It’s an instant costume and outfit and everyone will be wearing the right attire for those photo opps you don’t’ want to miss!

Wondering how or what to play? Now that the supplies have been discussed, what do we do with what we have on hand? Take a look at a few examples of some of these neon themed glow-in-the-dark party games.

Neon Lawn Twister

Use the neon paint to make neon colored circles on the grass. You can make them any size you want. Once the paint is dry, you’re ready to play! Twist, turn, and see how long you can last without falling over. The last person standing is the winner!

Flashlight Tag

A nighttime twist on a classic game, flashlight tag is perfect for any party. One person is ‘it’ and has to chase the other players with a flashlight. Once they are caught by the beam of light, they become ‘it’. The last person left without being caught is the winner!

Glow in the Egg Hunt

This is a fun egg hunt that takes on a new look with glow in the dark colors. Hide plastic eggs filled with candy around the party area. Once they are all hidden, turn off the lights and let the hunting begin! The first person to find the most eggs wins a prize.

Neon Dance Party

Turn up the music and let loose! With the lights turned off and black lights turned on, your neon necklaces, bracelets and creations will glow and you’ll look like a rock star! Dance the night away and have a blast.

Neon Art Gallery

Picasso? Van Gogh? Who that? Use the glow in the dark paint & black lights to create some amazing art. Not only is this activity super fun, but it makes a great take home party treat! Hang the artwork up around the party area while it dries and let everyone enjoy the creations.

Glow in the Dark Ring Toss

A classic carnival game with a twist! Using the black light, set up rings around different objects in the party area. Turn off the lights and try to toss the rings onto the objects. The player with the most rings around the object wins!

Night Statues

This exciting game focuses on not getting caught by the museum curator in a red light/green light style game. One player is the ‘curator’ and controls a flashlight. The other players are statues in a museum. When the curator turns their back, the statues hurry towards the curator. When the curator turns, everyone freezes. If the curator catches anyone moving and shines the light on a statue, they are out! The last player left in the game wins and gets to be the next curator.

Play one or play all of the fun glow party games at your glow in the dark party for a night your guests will never forget!

Glow in the Dark Party Games Printable

Are you officially ready to host your glow in the dark party? It’s time to have so much fun. Let’s glow!

In this printable set, we have a list of 16 Neon party games are perfect for indoors and outdoors – adapt to your party location. Each game is unique and memorable, great for small or large crowds. They are age appropriate as kids games, teen games or even adult games.

The full list of games includes Gloweyball, Minute to Win it Suck It Up, Donuts on a String, Flashlight Tag, Neon Art Gallery, Break Dance Circle, Glow Easter Egg Hunt, Neon Lawn (or Tarp) Twister, Keep It Up Balloons, Glow Capture the Flag, Gum Ball Pie, Glow Ball Blow, Flick N Sticks, Glow in the Dark Ring Toss, Neon Truth or Dare and Night Statues.

Let the fun begin. It’s time to put the play back in the party plan and get your printable games today!

Get the Glow in the Dark Party Games PDF

Where can you play Neon Party Games?

There are a number of party theme ideas that fit glow in the dark games. Because they are clean they are perfect for ages young and old. Of course, teens will find this the coolest idea but adults might enjoy it at a white party or younger kids might enjoy it at a youth group event.

Take a look at these ideas perfect for neon party games.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share with us where you have enjoyed a neon party and incorporated party games for kids or adults. What are some of your glow party ideas? Leave a comment here or on the pin on Pinterest!

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Simplify Tote & Go Collapsible Utility Cart

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March 10, 2022 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

The Simplify Tote & Go Collapsible Utility Cart is the convenient way to transport items on the go. The cart allows you to transport groceries, shopping bags, sports equipment’s, laundry and so much more. The extendable aluminum handle allows the cart to be pulled comfortably for different heights. The cart conveniently collapses to make it easy to store away when not in use. No tools are required to set this up, just unfold and go! Bring the Tote & Go anywhere you go!

You can get it for just $28.97 (was $49.99)!

This sale price was accurate as of 03/10/2022 2:30 PM ET. Amazon prices are subject to change.

Care Package Ideas – Themed Gifts by Mail

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October 6, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Take a look at these fun gifts to send in the mail including monthly and seasonal themes as well has punny phrases! Care package ideas for military members, care takers, college students, friends, girls, boys, and more.

Do you want to send some happy mail to someone you love? Are you looking for care package ideas that are more than just random gifts in a box? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve gathered 25+ care package ideas for nearly every occasion.

What are good things to put in a care package?

When putting together a care package, first consider the situation. Am I shopping for a holiday, a personal a way from home, someone sick, etc. Once you focus on the circumstance, ask yourself, what would I need in this situation? For example, are you creating a care package for a college student? Yes. They are away from home. What are some things they might be running out of? Is there an upcoming holiday in which I can help the decorate or be ready to celebrate. These things can all come together to create the best college care package.

Fun things to include in a care package

Holiday decorations
Candy
A blanket
Snacks
Something to ready
Fun trinkets
Gift card
Puzzle Books
Movie
Socks
Coloring Books
Water bottle
Thoughtful note

When creating a don’t feel like you have to splurge, though you can if you want to. A care package can be a small package with two or three items, or it can be an all-out party in a box type of package with everything on someone’s wish list. It’s up to you.

What should you not put in a care package?

Most package are sent via the USPS. It is important to focus on things that mailing services do not allow you to mail. Do not include knives or sharp instruments, liquids, powders, and odor-producing materials. Also make sure to ship quickly or include non perishable items. It is also wise to not include breakables, such as glass, as the a broken product could damage the contents of the entire package.

Care packages are a great way to show someone you care. Why don’t you take a look at this list of great ideas for some inspiration!

Who Do You Send Care Packages To?

While care packages are often sent to military and college students, there are so many ways to branch out to someone who may need a little cheering up from a friend, relative, or even a friendly stranger looking to brighten someone’s day.

Here are some people you may want to consider sending care packages to:

Military – All branches need a little extra love throughout the year, particularly on holidays that they’re spending away from family.
College Students – Send them at exam times or holidays when they can’t come home.
Caregivers – Taking care of others is hard work. Let them know you appreciate their sacrifice.
Nursing Home Residents – It would be especially nice to send a package to someone who doesn’t get mail or packages from family.
Family/Friends Who’ve Moved Away – This is self-explanatory. Let them know you miss them and are thinking of them!
Prisoners – You’ll need to check with the facility first to see which items are allowed in an inmate care package. When it comes to a care package for jail, you need to make sure you follow the guidelines strictly!
New Moms – It’s a wonderful and stressful time, so make sure the new mama has a few things to take care of herself. Most of the gifts she’s received lately will be for baby, after all.
Sick Friends or Family – If you know anyone who’s facing an extended stay in the hospital or recovery at home, a care package is a fantastic way to show you care.
Someone Who’s Grieving – Grief takes a lot out of a person. You may consider things like a book of prayers for those who are grieving, gift cards to restaurants, so they don’t have to cook for a while, etc.

Themed Care Packages

You’ll find care package ideas for college students, sick friends, caregivers, sick people, stressed out moms, and more. Basically, we have something here for everyone.

Care Package for Christmas

Target does it again! So does my friend Kristin. Look at this Christmas Care Package to a college student. Target sells the Prize Punch Advent Calendar Care Package which can easily be turned into a 12 Days of Christmas Care Package for anyone. So cute. Thanks for sharing Kristin!

Blue Care Package

First of all, you don’t need a special occasion to send a care package. Send one out of the blue! There’s even a theme for that—a box of all blue items. Oreos, Rice Krispie treats, Jolly Ranchers, Cool Ranch Doritos, and Extra peppermint gum are just a few examples of what you can include. | My Inspiration Corner

Care Package Idea for College

This Just Add Water care package from my friend Kristin is brilliant! Fill the box with items that only require water to make. Tea, mashed potatoes, cups of noodles, lemonade, and oatmeal are just a few terrific examples.

Birthday Care Package

Send a birthday care package when your loved one is far away. Just because you’re miles apart doesn’t mean that you can’t celebrate like this collage care package party in a box! | Frugal Coupon Living

Birthday Care Package for Her

And here’s another option for a birthday party in a box. It includes candles, a tablecloth, plates, some party decor, and of course, a mug cake mix. | Almost Empty Nest

New Baby Care Package

How about a care package for new mom? This could be perfect for a baby shower you can’t attend. Add cute items including onesies, baby accessories, but also add practical things like baby wipes, butt paste and more! | Finding Mandee

Care Package for Sick Friend

Sending a cold and flu care package in the fall or winter is such a terrific idea! You don’t even have to wait until someone’s sick; having things like cough drops, acetaminophen, cough suppressants or expectorants, Lysol wipes, and tissue on hand is just plain smart. | The TipToe Fairy

Care Package for Best Friend

April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring a lot of smiles when sent in a care package like this one! It includes crocheted shower poufs, body wash, lotion, nail polish, and more. | Organized 31

Care Package for Chemo Patients

Chemo Care Basket from Pink Fortitude: Dealing with cancer is a difficult task, particularly when you throw chemo treatments into the mix. A chemo care basket (or care package) will go a long way in reminding a friend or family member that you’re thinking of her or him during this time. | Pink Fortitude

Care Package for Military

Don’t forget a military care package for our service members. Creative ideas from The Military Wife and Mom including One Day Closer, One Day Stronger. When I created a package for a military friend, I include things that were not commonly available where they lived. This truly included hitting the grocery store grabbing some beloved snacks and packages of candy.

Care Package for Female College Student

Send your daughter, friend, or girlfriend in college the perfect care package. You can’t go wrong with some candy, tampons or pads, lotion, razors, and more. You may want to also include perfume, lip balm, essential oils, and other “girly” things you know she’ll like. | Organized 31

Care Package for Boyfriend

And here’s another excellent care package for guys from Organized 31! It includes beef jerky, pumpkin seeds, outdoor toys, and study supplies, but add in whatever your favorite guy likes.

Care Package for Sick

Make a get well care package for someone’ who’s sick or just had surgery. Tissues, hand sanitizer, juice, and snacks are just a few of the things you could include to make them feel a little better. | Mod Podge Rocks

Care Package for New Car

Teens, college students, or anyone with a new car will so appreciate a car care package. You can include so many fun things here, like a travel mug, ArmorAll wipes, an air freshener, a mini first aid kit, and even some snacks (that won’t melt in a hot car) to grab on the go. | Sweet Parrish Place

Small Care Package for Friend

This fall care package for a friend is so cute! The tag reads, “Thank you for bee-ing such a great friend,” along with Burt’s Bees hand cream and lip balm. It’s simple but thoughtful. | About a Mom

Care Package for College Students

Midnight Munchies strike us all at sometimes, but this is especially true for college students staying up late to study for finals. (Or students who are up late and out with friends, let’s be honest.) From Cheese Nips to JIF on the Go to Monster Energy Drinks, it has everything a starving student needs. Add trail mix, granola bars, chocolate, pretzels and more. | Creative Art Room

Themed Care Package Idea

College care package ideas are a must. Go with a theme. Send a space-themed gift basket like this one from my friend Kristin to someone you love to the moon and back! Include a space-themed shirt and some fun meals or snacks. You could even theme the snacks after space, such as Milky Way bars, Mars bars, Moon Pies, Starburst candies, Cosmic brownies, and more.

Care Package for Caregiver

Do you know someone who’s a caregiver for a terminally ill or severely disabled family member? They have hearts of gold! Let them know that you’re thinking of them with a caregiver basket with some goodies, gift cards, lotion, wipes, and drink mixes. You’ll also want to include crossword puzzles, coloring books, colored pencils, pens, Sudoku, etc. to help them pass the time during some of the quieter hours. | Cook Eat Go

Care Package for Mom

Frazzled moms everywhere would love a stress relief care package that includes a heating pad, Epsom salts for a good soak, brownie mix for a sweet treat, and a stress ball to help work off some of that stress when the moment strikes. Add face masks, socks, tea bags and other thoughtful gifts too. | Cutefetti

Care Package for Her

But don’t feel that you have to go all out on an expensive care package. It’s the thought that matters. Any friend would find this Tickled Pink package delightful! Fill it with all things pink, such as notebook, hand sanitizer, gum, nail polish, pens, etc. | Life Anchored

Yellow Care Package

Send some sunshine in a box to brighten anyone’s day. Include yellow items (yellow like the sun) such as Twinkies, apple juice, Lemonheads, and other snacks, drinks, or gift cards with yellow packaging. | Creative Art Room

College Care Package Before Exam

Encourage your college student to “stick with it” with a stick-themed care package. Include pretzel sticks, beef sticks, sticks of gum, Pocky sticks, Chapstick, etc. Anything that looks like a stick is fair game! | Michelle Paige Blogs

St Patrick’s Day Care Package

For St. Patrick’s Day, you only need to stick with the usual theme—all things green, gold, or rainbow. In addition to gum, candies, and the usual fare, send some Lucky Charms cereal and a shamrock charm or necklace for good luck. | My Inspiration Corner

Easter Care Package

Who wouldn’t love this Easter care package with eggs filled with money, yummy baked treats, and delicious candy? What a fun gift! | Wondermom Wannabe

Halloween Care Package

Give someone a Spook-tacular Halloween surprise by sending an unexpected care package. This one from Kristin reads, “We Miss You a Skele-ton.” Isn’t that adorable? There are so many great Halloween snacks and candies that you can easily find some to go with the theme, but don’t forget a shirt and/or mask just in case your recipient would like to dress up for the occasion.

October Care Package

Here’s another idea for Halloween in a box! Include caramel apples, candy corn, Pop Rocks, and all your other Halloween favorites. | Smashed Peas and Carrots

Christmas Care Package

College students or anyone who just moved out on their own in the past year could probably use a holiday decorating care package with a candy wreath, ribbon, jingle bells, a decorative wreath, and a few other bits and bobs to make a room look special. Don’t forget to add some cards from family and friends as a surprise. | Organized 31

Winter Care Package

We miss you snow much! How adorable is that message from Kristin for a Christmas or winter-themed care package?

What to Put Inside Care Packages

Snacks (popcorn, chips, crackers, cookies, nuts, protein bars, jerky, dried fruit)
Powdered drink mixes
Gum or mints
Scented candles
Books and bookmarks
Gift cards
Lotion
Shaving cream
Razors
Toiletries
Tooth brush
Soap or body wash
Shampoo and conditioner
Hand sanitizer
Meds like acetaminophen or cough drops for Get Well packages
Air fresheners
Laundry detergent pods (for college kids)
Homemade baked goods
Easy prep foods
Small, inexpensive toys for kids
Lip balm
Tissues
Nail polish or manicure sets
Scarves/hats/gloves in winter
Photos
Phone accessories
Puzzles
Entertainment books like Sudoku, crosswords, word searches, adult coloring books, etc.

There’s so much more you could include, but those items will get you started with some fantastic care package ideas.

Other Care Package Tips

Here are a few more tips to make your care packages extra-special.

Wrap each item individually if it’s a package full of gifts, especially for Christmas or birthdays.
If you don’t want to wrap each item, adding printable tags with fun notes makes each piece a little more thoughtful. | Skip to My Lou
Try to create a theme around the snacks, the color, or the decor for the care package box.
Adhere to any guidelines that the organization or facility may have for incoming care packages.
Include a handwritten note—it’s just more personal that way!

Where Can I Buy Care Packages?

If crafting care packages is not your forte, it’s okay. There are plenty of places where you can buy care packages. Look on Etsy for a number of Care Package ideas, many that ship quickly and directly to the receiver!

Are you sending a care package to someone you love? Which one will you make?

Visit our Family Birthday Celebrations & Ideas – you might even see a birthday care package there! Pin to Pinterest.

Updated. Originally published 5/3/2020.

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Really Fun Halloween Treasure Hunt for Kids

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September 7, 2021 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Halloween, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

This Halloween Treasure hunt at home is so much spooky fun for the kids! You can turn any Halloween activity into something unique and fun with these riddles for Halloween! All of these fun Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues are going to have the kids having a safe and “spooky” time!

Halloween Treasure Hunt

Halloween is such a fun holiday as it is but when you add in a fun activity like these Halloween Scavenger Hunt Riddles, it takes the night of mystery to a whole other level! Having a scavenger hunt for kids is always a good idea and with this one being Halloween-themed, you know it’s going to be a great time!

Not only with this get their mind working on things to do during the scavenger hunt but it will also mean that everyone in the family can spend some time together and join in on the family. You know what they say…the family who plays together, stays together!

What is a Scavenger Hunt?

It’s basically a long list (or shortlist) of clues or riddles that leads the person searching towards the prize. Some of the clues are about objects while others are a riddle to be solved to get the next clue. The fun thing about scavenger hunts is that they can be changed up easily to whatever works best for those who are participating.

How do you make Hints for a Treasure Hunt?

Depending on the age of the person hunting for treasure, you might want to give a few clues along the way. This is as simple as being there with them to help guide or answer any questions that they might have. You can also draw pictures of extra clues or have other riddles in mind to add just in case they’re having trouble.

You can have some Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues if the need arises for a bit of extra help.

Can you do a Virtual Scavenger Hunt?

You bet! The one thing to keep in mind is that you’ll need to have someone at the local of the person that you’re doing the virtual scavenger hunt with so that they can help to “plant” a prize there in their area!

Are you ready for some great Riddles for Halloween? Check out the Treasure Hunt Clues for Halloween that will make this a night to remember.

Scavenger Hunt for Halloween

Add this to your list of Halloween party games to kick off a night of fun! These are the perfect ideas for a super fun fall scavenger hunt!

What Kind of Riddles are part of this Scavenger Hunt for Kids?

While I can’t give you ALL the riddles, below is just a short and sweet sampling of what you’ll find with this fun Halloween printable.

Halloween Riddle #1

“It’s Halloween time,

you’re in for a fright.

Your first clue is found,

where you brush your teeth at night!”

Answer: With a toothbrush!

Halloween Riddle #2

“Spiders on the ceiling,

insects crawling on the ground.

If you didn’t have me,

you could not go up or down.”

Answer: On the stairs!

Halloween Riddle #3

“Halloween night is

filled with gloom,

when along comes a witch

flying on her _____.”

Answer: Broom!

Halloween Riddle #4

“This Halloween race ends,

with a sweet surprise.

Enter the laundry room,

to claim your final prize.”

Answer: In the laundry room.

This set includes 16 more Halloween at home riddles. Don’t worry, if you don’t know the answers, we also include a Halloween Scavenger Hunt answer key!

Halloween Treasure Hunt Printable Clues

Ready to get your Halloween Treasure hunt? Enjoy these twenty printable clues. The best things about this Halloween Scavenger Hunt is you can adapt it to your space. Don’t have a fire place, skip that Halloween riddle!

You also can choose the order of treasure hunt clues. To set up the Halloween hunt, number the clues on the back. That will help you arrange your clues in order when prepping the Halloween activities for the kids.

Get Your Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues PDF

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Tide Pod Container Ghost Craft for Halloween

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August 20, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

You will never guess the upcycled product that created this fun and exciting Halloween Ghost Craft. Print our ghost template printable and use with or without a Cricut machine. Taking only a matter of minutes and a free ghost face cut out printable, this makes a cute and ridiculously easy Halloween craft for adults or the kids.

Halloween is coming up, and it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to make this year spooky. You could go the traditional route of telling ghost stories in front of a roaring fire or dressing up as your favorite character for trick-or-treating. But if you want to make something that is fun and easy to make, then this Tide Pod ghost craft is just the thing!

How to make a Halloween ghost craft

This upcycled craft is inexpensive to make and uses supplies you might already have in your home. Even if you don’t use Tide Free & Clear Pods, you can purchase the laundry soap and use it while repurposing the container for this Halloween ghost craft.

Materials needed:

An empty, clean Free & Gentle Tide Pod container
Ghost eyes and mouth template – download and save it to use later
Black adhesive vinyl for the ghost’s face – you can also use black Sharpie, construction paper or an adhesive printer label
Liquid glue (if not using adhesive vinyl)– to attach the eyes and mouth onto the ghost head. I found that regular craft adhesive works well but you can also use Modge Podge and it looks great.
Scissors (if not using a vinyl cutting machine)

Instructions:

First remove the top from the container and discard. We won’t be using the lid for this project.

Next I removed the label from the laundry pods container by soaking in hot water until the label softens. Then I scraped the label off carefully, using GooGone to remove it completely.

Tip: You can also use a heat gun to warm the label but the ease of this option varies based on the brand. For instance, I found using a heat gun to be easy on Gain containers but difficult on Tide containers.

Once the container is ready, print out the ghost face template and cut out the pieces. Place the ghost face pieces on the back of the adhesive vinyl and trace them with a pencil. Cut out the pieces.

For a Cricut Halloween project, if you’re using a cutting machine, open the template in your software and trace the pieces. Cut the eyes and mouth out of the adhesive vinyl.

Peel the backing off the vinyl and apply the face pieces to the side of the container.

If you’re using colored paper, trace the shapes and cut them out. Apply glue to the pieces and place them on the side of the container.

If you’re using printable labels, print out the template, cut the pieces out and apply them.

If you are using a black permanent marker, use the ghost face cut out as a guide to trace your own face.

Can I use a different container?

Although I used a Tide Free & Clear soap container, you can substitute a different brand that’s white or use a colorful one like the orange Tide container. Perhaps turn it into a fun pumpkin or spray paint it white.

Got milk? In our Halloween Hacks, we shared light up ghost crafts using a gallon milk jug for iSave A to Z. Just incorporate upcycled Christmas lights and you have a boo-tiful luminary. Don’t be afraid to get creative!

Ways to display your Halloween ghost craft

There are so many fun ways to display your ghost craft. You can place your ghost on a table or counter to set up as the perfect Halloween night scene. You might want to include other Halloween decorations like spiders, black cats, and witches hat bowls filled with candy for trick-or-treating.

This cute ghost would also be a great addition to your Halloween front porch décor with some pumpkins around him. Get a small hay bale from your local craft store and set up a spooky setting with spider webs that will impress your trick-or-treaters. Or use as fun Halloween lighting displaying up and down the staircase.

Ghost Template Printable

There are two formats you can get this FREE Ghost Template printable. Choose either a PNG for your Halloween Cricut Craft or download at a ghost PDF to use the ghost face as a template for tracing with a sharpie marker.

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More Halloween Ideas

I love a frugal low-cost Halloween Craft. Take a look at these affordable Dollar Tree Halloween Crafts too. Pin to Pinterest on your Halloween Board.

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Going to College? Dorm Room Ideas, Hacks & Tips

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July 27, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

What didn’t I think of that? Dorm Room Hacks and College Tips. Creative dorm room décor ideas to create efficient space, loads of color, lots of fun, and a little reminder of home. From freshman to seniors, these Dorm Room Ideas for Girls will have you all set for school.

The Best Dorm Room Ideas

Whether you are a freshman or a rising senior, we all can use some organizational tips, especially for smaller spaces! We were so inspired by these Dorm Room Hacks and Tips that we even had ideas for our own home. Get ready to stock on no Washi Tape, Duct Tape, burst of color, creativity and more! We love these Dorm Room Ideas for all ages and living situations!

Tip: Also visit our Don’t forget our College Dorm Room Decor Ideas and Neon Rooms & Cool Lighting Effects.

Many of the hacks I share below come with items you can find easily on Amazon! The benefits of having an .edu (student) email address is getting 6 month free trial of Amazon Prime Student Account. Thanks covers you from August to February, cancel when you like!

Amazon for Students Prime Free

You first tip is trying free Amazon Prime for Students. Having the access of Amazon is great for purchases you quickly need shipped to your dorm. You mgiht even save on packing costs if you can purchase many of your Dorm Room Décor ideas and ship straight to your college dorm hall.

Six Month Free trial
Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping (with no minimum order size)
Exclusive deals and promotions for college students
Unlimited streaming of Prime movies and TV shows
Unlimited photo storage with Prime Photos
20% off pre-order and new release video games

After your six-month trial ends, your Prime Student membership makes you eligible to receive 50% off Amazon Prime, and includes access to all Prime benefits.

Also pick up a month free trial to Amazon Music! Listen to tens of millions of songs on any device anywhere. After your trial, Prime Students pay only $.99 per month (this makes me extremely jealous – such a deal!)

Dorm Room Ideas

Let’s get started with these Dorm Room Tips, Hacks and Ideas. For the college freshman to the college senior, learn how to make a small space efficient with these college dorm room hacks and tips to create the perfect home away from home. Make your dorm room Pinterest worthy with these essential college dorm hacks and tips.

Dorm Room Décor DIY

This cheap dorm room décor idea is free. Print on Frugal Coupon Living, Dorm Sweet Dorm. Download this beautiful “dorm sweet dorm” free printable art work, Pick up a cheap white frame and hang with command strips.

For a perfect DIY Dorm Décor on a budget, make these cute flower string lights from an upcycled egg carton.

For dorm room décor for small rooms and space, make sure you get organized! Line your drawers with scrapbook paper like I Heart Organizing. Pick up these acrylic drawer organizers.

Never miss an activity with this Weekly Dorm Room Calendar – This dorm wall décor idea is so frugal to make!

Dorm Room Organization

If you lack dorm room closet organization or for dorm rooms don’t have kitchens, get creative with this Dorm Room Kitchen Cart from Jessica Slaughter. Get a metal dorm room car organizer in many different colors.

The dorm room set up you are given will likely be ugly. Hide the particle board on a dorm room desk with washi tape from A Girl and a Glue Gun.

Another dorm wall décor idea – Do you have ugly walls you cannot paint? Hang a Tapestry Damage Free with this tip from Drea’s DIY. Beautiful Tapestries under $15 here.

Tapestries are beautiful and can hide ugly cinder blocks. Also consider a macramé wall art. We love this boho wall décor but this macrame wall hanging might be a bit more affordable.

Dorm Room Hacks

Lift the bed but also make it efficient with these USB/Power Outlets Bed Risers on Amazon. This dorm room storage hack also gives you more under bed hidden storage.

Speaking of bedding, you will want this Dorm Room Docking Station for easy access to things you might need at night like ear pods or your phone. Find a similar one.

This bedside shelf will also work for staying organized when pulling together your decorating dorm room hacks.

Hungry, try this dorm room cooking hack! Make grilled cheese with a clothing iron. Dinner in five minutes! Idea from Grilled Cheese Social.

Don’t forget all of our Dorm Room Recipes and Grilled Cheese Recipes.

Dorm Room Décor Cheap

Hit the Dollar Tree for some Dorm Room cheap décor ideas. Stay organized. Sort Snacks with a Door Shoe Organizer on Drama Mama (no longer available). Grab a Shoe Organizer for your dorm room.

Want to light the room. Look at this easy tutorial on DIY Ping Pong Ball Light String. Use on a patio, porch, bedroom, dorm room and more. Also found in our Upcycle Christmas Lights post – cute ideas for living! Ping Pong Ball idea The Surznick Common Room

Also use this cheap dorm room décor organizer for easy access to school supplies with Door Shoe Organizer. Idea on A Bowl Full of Lemons.

Dorm Room Upcycle Ideas

Talk about an Upcycle, Make a Headboard Out of Cardboard – You heard us right! This cheap dorm room décor idea uses an upcycled box. Idea on Stars for Street Lights.

Dorm room décor on a budget? Utilize the outdoors with this Tree Branch Jewelry Holder from I Like Fall Blog. Think I saw something like this at Pottery Barn for $100s.

Organize a desk and cord area with upcycled binder clips. Source Unknown. The black clips are beautiful, but this binder clip set has a beautiful pattern.

Consider skipping a headboard for a Dorm Room Headboard Shelf. Source Unknown. They actually make Headboard Shelves to buy! I would line with Removeable Wallpaper as a DIY Dorm Room Décor Hack – a whole new look!

Colorful Dorm Room Ideas

Duct Tape and Washi Tape are your decorative friends – we love these Duct Tape Storage Ideas that look amazing from DIY Home Sweet Home – it makes them sturdy too!

Again, back to your decorative friend – Line Your Bookshelves with Washi Tape for some dorm room fun. Idea on Aunt Peaches. How beautiful is this Washi Tape Bundle?

Maybe it’s silly, but if you are lacking some color or a view outside your window, bring the rainbow to you with this Dorm Room Fan idea! A fan is a must dorm room essential. Source.

Dorm Room Storage

Dorm room storage hacks will help you stuff the room with all your needs. Maximize your drawer space with this T-Shirt Folding Tip. Have you seen this t-shirt folding board? It is thin enough to hide behind a dresser!

Speaking of clothing, display your dirties in style. Do you love this dorm room laundry tote as much as we do? It comes with the perfect handle to carry all that laundry home to mom!

ET phone home (name that movie!) Show everyone where you live with this zip code pillow (other options available like a reminder to phone home!) One dorm room storage idea is to fill your decorative pillows with clothing, socks, underwear and other essentials.

Dorm Room Essentials

We also think this Dorm Room Shower Caddy is the perfect addition for getting to the showers.

This space is totally personalized with photographs and so magical with the additional lighting – a perfect teen bedroom or dorm room makeover! This is a great Instagram craft idea. There is a great string light strand on Amazon that comes with a remote control and is very affordable. Change your settings, colors, brightness, etc. Also seen in our Teen Bedroom Ideas. and Upcycled Christmas Lights. A

A dorm room essentials list includes a calendar. Stay organized with this DIY project – a Paint Strip Calendar from DIY Ready. You can also look at our Paint Strip Calendar for a weekly line up.

Drawers and extra space are a rarity, so is dorm room décor. Display your earrings on this frame. Not only is it resourceful, it adds color and is cute!

Dorm Room Design

Who thought up Dorm Room Design? It is so hard to find places to hide things. Hide accessories and shoes underneath a bed skirt with the Bedskirt Organizer.

Get the smell out with this Dorm Room Hack. Use Febreze Car Clips and add to Air Vents to Help Freshen the Room! Source Unknown.

Command Hooks are apart of dorm room essentials. If you find yourself lucky enough to have a cabinet, use command hooks to hang your tools. | Source Unknown.

The best Dorm Room advice? Make your Dorm Room Décor Pinterest worthy with lots of color like this idea from Hobby Lobby.

Dorm Room Checklist

No idea what to pack? Take a look at this Dorm Room College Packing List from Society 19 for a list of dorm room essentials.

More Dorm Room Tips

Don’t forget our College Dorm Room Decor Ideas – Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for more Dorm Room ideas? Take some inspiration from these Vibey Lights & Neon Room Lighting Affects. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our No Bake Dorm Room Recipes – Pin to Pinterest.

Going far? Also check out our Moving Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Originally posted July 3, 2016. Updated July 2021.

Clever Toddler Tips and Tricks – Old and New Mom Hacks

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July 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Social Media

Clever Toddler Tips and Tricks. Preschool Hacks for new and old moms. Toddler tricks and toddler ideas to make life more efficient for a frazzled mom!

Toddler Tips and Tricks – Hacks for New and Old Moms

I don’t know what’s more challenging. The day you bring your child home from the hospital, the terrible twos or the terror-acious threes! If I had to choose, I would say get all the advice and tips you can before hitting the toddler years. Getting those those days of independence.

Parenting Tips for Toddlers

Where do you begin? Parenting toddlers should come with a manual (and nanny.) Toddler behavior can be difficult. Kids 2 to 5 are beginning to exert independence and want to do everything themselves. They especially hate being given direction. While there is no magic want for discipling toddlers, there is one helpful peace of advice – give your child options.

Examples of giving toddlers choices are taking a bath. The end result, no matter what, is your child will get in that bath tub. Ask your son/daughter do you want to skip to the bath tub or walk backwards. You have given you child 1.) a boring activity but turned it into controlled play 2.) you have the same result, the child is going to the bathroom but you are supplying the toddler with options.

The best Parenting Hacks During Toddlers Years

Since raising an independence toddler can be a challenge, look at these cleaver toddler hacks and tips that will make a frazzled mom’s life more efficient. If you can have control over the mess, over the stroller, and over the feedings, it makes controlling the child a bit more easier.

How many times have you taken your child out of the stroller and it is tipped over? Use Ankle Weight as Stroller Counterbalance to keep your stroller from tipping. We got these – an umberella stroller and ankle weights. (Later you can use them in the gym!)

Make An Instant Art Bib With Glad Press n’ Seal. No washing of clothing involved! Just press and seal the plastic directly onto front of the shirt for an instant art smock. | Raddest Mom (no longer available)

Turn any cup into a sippy cup! These Snug Silicone Sippy Lids come in different colors.

Have fun with this cheerio necklace hack. A great way to keep snack off the floor! | Raising Miss Matilda

Use an old shampoo bottle to help smaller children reach the sink. | Source no longer available

We took my son to an amusement park the other weekend. The trip was for the older kids but I felt awful about how overheated he became. Take a look at this portable battery-operated fan, perfect for a stroller (or car seat!)

This is one of those, why didn’t I think of that items. My child hated the automatic flushing toilet! Carry a pack of post-it notes in your purse. In public bathrooms, place a sticky-note over the sensor to relieve fears! | My Crazy Blessed Life

Speaking of the potty, another genius idea – take a look at this potty training tip! Drop blue food coloring in the toilet. Tell your child when they go, the water will magically turn green! | Source Unknown

Since having the twins and having less hands for carrying things, I have learned to have a mommy hook or carabiner to hold excess items like diaper bags. shopping bags and grocery baskets (for quick run ins!)

I have used this light for ALL FIVE OF MY KIDS! Sleep train your child with their very own big girl/big boy clock. I love these toddler alarm clocks that tell you when it is day or night (to keep your child in bed!) We found this sleep training clock here.

We found the Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine and Light and have really enjoyed it with the younger 3 boys.

What an easy way to keep track of the beginning of a chore chart. Use a manila folder, cut fold it in half, slice it into 5-ish chores and add magnetic tape for opening and closing when a chore is done. You can open the list each morning to start over. | Source Unknown

Have a lot of snack pouches that are hard to store? Try this hack – Baby Food Pouch Slider . (Also seen in our Life Hacks and Newborn Hacks and Tips!)

Mess free painting. Paint with an egg carton – toss when you are done! | Mom Dot

No-mess applesauce! Pick up a single-serve cup + cut straw – parenting hack! | Source Unknown

Make your own spill proof mason jar for snacks! | Babble (no longer a website)

Create a timeout chair! We love this timeout chair with a timer. It lets your child know when they can get up! | Source Unknown (Purchase a Toddler Time Out Chair)

Summer vacation with kids?!? Packing is stressful for me, so put their full outfits in a big Ziploc, so you can just grab out of suit case without thinking! Put the dirty clothes from the previous day in the Ziploc! I do this packing hack all the time! | Pin Lady

Tired of a stroller that takes up the entire trunk – stand it up! This family used a bungee cord to stand the stroller up-right providing room for groceries, suitcases and more! I bet they have a lot more tips! | Large Families on Purpose (no longer a blog)

Are motor skills developing? Pick up a Sandwiches ‘N More Toddler Utensil so your child can hold a sandwich. Grab yours HERE. (no longer available.)

Create the cheapest toddler bumpers (baby bumpers) with pool noodles. This pool noodle hack and also be used on tables, fire places, the edges of doors (to prevent from closing ones fingers) and more! | Montana Prairie Tales

Please don’t do this – it will chock the child. But a cute chuckle under parent supervision. Do you have a toddler that loves to take off their diaper – take a look at what Greta did!

We all know that we have done it – hide your candy where the kids will never look! | Source Unknown

Cut watermelon into watermelon sticks. This tutorial is perfect for little hands! | Sober Julie

Use an empty wipes container to store travel snacks for your kids. It’s the ideal size for kids’ hands — and you can even keep food cold by putting a reusable ice pack at the bottom. | Practical Parenting Ideas (unavailable)

Someone gave me this tip when I first had my children and I began as soon as they were born. Washing toddler socks in a mesh laundry bag is such a great idea to keep little socks together. Another one I washed them, was safety pinning them together. Do this if you have one child (not if you have 5 – easier to keep track of the safety pins!) | Mom Hacks 4 Everyday

Save the Boon Grass you bought to dry sippy cups. It turns into the perfect crayon holder for the art table.

Use painters tape to create parking spaces for even the kids vehicles! | The Organizing Junkie (also seen in our Easy Garage Storage Solutions and Hacks.)

You guys, I had my less than a year ago third child (and I am pregnant with the fourth and fifth – yes I am accepting this very quick twin pregnancy). Not evening being a first time mom, this Newborn Tips, Hacks and Tricks post was very helpful. Take a look at all these tips! Pin to Pinterest.

If you have a toddler, these Potty Training Tips and Tricks are a must. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Monthly Baby Photo Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these…

Pregnancy Tips:

Tips for the First Trimester – Pin to Pinterest
Tips for the Second Trimester – Pin to Pinterest
Tips for the Third Trimester – Pin to Pinterest

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What do you do at a glow in the dark party?

What are some fun Neon Party Games?

Neon Lawn Twister

Flashlight Tag

Glow in the Egg Hunt

Neon Dance Party

Neon Art Gallery

Glow in the Dark Ring Toss

Night Statues

Glow in the Dark Party Games Printable

Where can you play Neon Party Games?

Free Printable

How to Print at Staples

What are good things to put in a care package?

Holiday decorations

Candy

A blanket

Snacks

Something to ready

Fun trinkets

Gift card

Puzzle Books

Movie

Socks

Coloring Books

Water bottle

Thoughtful note

What should you not put in a care package?

Who Do You Send Care Packages To?

Themed Care Packages

Care Package for Christmas

Blue Care Package

Care Package Idea for College

Birthday Care Package

Birthday Care Package for Her

New Baby Care Package

Care Package for Sick Friend

Care Package for Best Friend

Care Package for Chemo Patients

Care Package for Military

Care Package for Female College Student

Care Package for Boyfriend

Care Package for Sick

Care Package for New Car

Small Care Package for Friend

Care Package for College Students

Themed Care Package Idea

Care Package for Caregiver

Care Package for Mom

Care Package for Her

Yellow Care Package

College Care Package Before Exam

St Patrick’s Day Care Package

Easter Care Package

Halloween Care Package

October Care Package

Christmas Care Package

Winter Care Package

What to Put Inside Care Packages

Snacks (popcorn, chips, crackers, cookies, nuts, protein bars, jerky, dried fruit)

Powdered drink mixes

Gum or mints

Scented candles

Books and bookmarks

Gift cards

Lotion

Shaving cream

Razors

Toiletries

Tooth brush

Soap or body wash

Shampoo and conditioner

Hand sanitizer

Meds like acetaminophen or cough drops for Get Well packages

Air fresheners

Laundry detergent pods (for college kids)

Homemade baked goods

Easy prep foods

Small, inexpensive toys for kids